Training / Qualifications

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Since 2013

Since graduating with my PhD I have had my research published in peer review journal and have presented my research findings at conference as well as disseminating the results via popular media to reach as wide an audience as possible.

In terms of formal CPD I have completed my pharmacology masters module meaning that I am now registered with the HCPC as a podiatrist with the POMs sale/supply annotation after my name. In real terms this means that within my scope of practice and dependent on clinic need I can supply or sell certain prescription only medicines to my patients.

2007-2013

In 2007 I enrolled on the Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care at The University of Salford. My research was an investigation into the use of the TOG Gaitscan and foot orthoses for patients with mechanical low back pain. I used quantitative and qualitative methods to capture the patients experience of the assessment and orthotic therapy.

2001-2008

As well as being involved in research I have always tried to keep up to date with the knowledge base and evidence regarding biomechanics and the treatment of sports injuries. This means reading journals, research papers and attending regular updates, conferences and courses. The following table lists the CPD that I attended prior to my post doctoral studies.

Course

Venue

Date Completed

Functional Analysis of Gait Paediatrics

Trafford General Hospital

8th June 2001

Podiatric Strapping Techniques

Withington Hospital, Mcr

16th June 2001

Postgraduate Certificate Sports Science

MMU

9th July 2001

Postgraduate Diploma Sports Injury and Therapy

MMU

8th July 2002

International Research Conference

UMIST

28th Sept 2002

What’s New in Podiatry?

University of Salford

7th Jan 2003

Master of Science Sports Injury and Therapy

MMU

9th July 2003

Podopaediatric Course

Churchill’s Hotel, York

4th August 2003

Vasyli Level 1 Biomechanics

Moat House Hotel, Edinburgh

14th Sept 2003

Orthotic Therapy Course

Hilton Hotel, Mcr Airport

4th Oct 2003

The Football Association Medical Conference on Sport Injury

Lilleshall National Sports Centre

5th Oct 2003

Vasyli Level 2 Biomechanics

Village Hotel, Bury

12th Oct 2003

Regional Update Course. Musculoskeletal Workshop

JJB Stadium, Wigan

3rd Feb 2004

Gaitscan Owners Seminar

Moat House Hotel, Birmingham

25th April 2004

The Football Association / Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. 16th Joint Conference on Sports Injury